2023 HYUNDAI SONATA Owners Manual

While Driving
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Take a break
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• The “Consider taking a break”
message appears on the cluster LCD
display and a warning sounds to
suggest that the driver take a break,
when the driver’s attention level is
below 1.
• Driver Attention Warning system
will not suggest a break, when the
total driving time is shorter than 10
minutes.
• System will not suggest a break, if
"Consider taking a break" message
appears within 10 minutes.
• Depending on the driver's driving style
and habits, system can be suggest to
rest even when driver is not tired.
CAUTION
If any other warning sound such as
seat belt warning chime is already
generated, Driver Attention Warning
system warning may not sound.
Resetting the System
• The last break time is set to 00:00 and
the driver’s attention level is set to 5
(very attentive) when the driver resets
Driver Attention Warning system.
• Driver Attention Warning system
resets the last break time to 00:00
and the driver’s attention level to 5 in
the following situations.
- The engine is turned OFF.
- The driver unfastens the seat belt and then opens the driver’s door.
- The vehicle is stopped for more than 10 minutes.
• Driver Attention Warning system
operates again, when the driver
restarts driving.

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System Standby
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Driver Attention Warning system
enters the ready status and displays
the ‘Standby’ screen in the following
situations.
- Driving speed is over 180 km/h (110 mph).
System Malfunction
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Check Driver Attention Warning (DAW) system
When the “Check Driver Attention
Warning (DAW) system” warning
message appears, the system is not
working properly. In this case, have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
WARNING
• Driver Attention Warning system
is not a substitute for safe driving
practices, but a convenience
function only. It is the responsibility
of the driver to always drive
cautiously to prevent unexpected
and sudden situations from
occurring. Pay attention to the road
conditions at all times.
• The driver who feels fatigued should
take a break, even though there is no
break suggestion by Driver Attention
Warning system.

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Information
The system may suggest a break according
to the driver’s driving pattern or habits
even if the driver doesn’t feel fatigue.
NOTICE
• Driver Attention Warning system
utilizes the camera sensor on the
front windshield for its operation. To
keep the camera sensor in the best
condition, you should observe the
followings:
• Never install any accessories or
stickers on the front windshield, or
tint the front windshield.
• NEVER place any reflective objects
(i.e. white paper, mirror) over the
dashboard. Any light reflection
may cause a malfunction of Driver
Attention Warning system.
• Pay extreme caution to keep the
camera sensor dry.
• Never disassemble the camera
assembly, or apply any impact on the
camera assembly.
If the sensor is forcibly moved out
of proper alignment, the system
may not operate correctly. Have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
CAUTION
• Driver Attention Warning system may
not provide alerts in the following
situations:
• Driver Attention Warning system
is using the front view camera. To
optimize the function of the front
view camera, the driver should
manage carefully. For detailed
information, please refer to the
warning statements in Lane Keeping
Assist system section.
• The lane detection performance
is limited. (For more information,
refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)”
section in this chapter.)
• The vehicle is erratically driven
or is abruptly turned for obstacle
avoidance (e.g. construction area,
other vehicles, fallen objects, bumpy
road).
• Forward drivability of the vehicle is
severely undermined (possibly due
to wide variation in tire pressures,
uneven tire wear-out, toe-in/toe-out
alignment).
• The vehicle is driven on a curvy road.
• The vehicle is driven through a windy
area.
• The vehicle is driven on a bumpy
road.
• The vehicle is controlled by the
following driving assist systems:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
system
- Lane Keeping Assist system
- Smart Cruise Control system
- Lane Following Assist system
CAUTION
Playing the vehicle audio system at
high volume may prevent occupants
from hearing Driver Attention Warning
system warning sounds.

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (if equipped)
After the vehicle in front departs an alert
informs the driver.
System setting
With the engine ON, Leading Vehicle
Departure Alert function turns on and
gets ready to be activated when the
‘User Settings → Driver Assistance →
Driver Attention Warning → Leading
Vehicle Departure Alert’ is selected on
the cluster. The function stops operation
when the setting is deactivated.
However, if the engine is turned off then
on again, the function maintains the
previous state.
Operating conditions
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After the vehicle in front departs, the
message is displayed on the cluster with the alarm.
WARNING
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function oonly assists the driver
and the function may not sound
the alarm even the vehicle in front departs.
• Even though the function allows the
driver to recognize the departure of
the vehicle in front, the driver should
always be aware of the surroundings
and operate the vehicle.
CAUTION
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function is using the front view
camera. To optimize the function
of the front view camera, the driver
should manage carefully. For
detailed information, please refer
to the warning statements in Lane
Keeping Assist system section.
• Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function will not be in the ENABLED
state when:
- The vehicle stops on a speed bump or on a slope.
- The vehicle stops during turning
right or driving on a curve.
- The function may not work
around 15 seconds after starting
the vehicle or the initialization
or rebooting of the front view
camera.

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Limitations
The leading Vehicle Departure Alert
function may not properly operate
with limited alerting in the following
situations:
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[A] : Your vehicle • When a vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle (No vehicle ahead)
If a vehicle cuts in front of your vehicle within the sensor to detect distance to
the vehicle ahead, it may not operate
to alert.
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[A] : Your vehicle, [B] : Vehicle in front • When a vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle (vehicle ahead)
According to the cut-in position, the function may operate to alert the
driver or it may not alert the driver of
the departure of the vehicle in front or
the vehicle cut in.
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[A] : Your vehicle, [B] : Vehicle in front • When a vehicle in front turns right or
left or makes a U-turn
If a vehicle in front turns the steering wheel rapidly and drives away from a
closer distance, it may not operate to
alert the driver.
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• When a vehicle in front makes a
quick start
If a vehicle in front makes a quick start, the function may alert earlier or
it may not alert to the driver.

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• When there is a pedestrian or bicycle
between your vehicle and a vehicle ahead
- The function may misrecognize and alert to you if a pedestrian or bicycle
moves around between your vehicle
and a vehicle ahead.
- It may not alert to the driver for the safety of pedestrians or bicycles
that pass around your vehicle even
though the vehicle in front departs.
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• When parking your vehicle at a
parking lot, rest area or shoulder
If a vehicle in front tries to park and moves far from your vehicle, the
function may alert.
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• When driving a road with lots of
vehicles in front
If you pass a tollgate or intersection with lots of vehicles or you drive
where lanes are merged or divided
frequently, it may not alert or alert in a
wrong way since the function cannot
specify a vehicle in front.

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„„Left
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„„Right
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Blind View Monitor displays the left or
right side of the rear blind spot area of
your vehicle in the instrument cluster
when the left or right turn signal is on.
This function helps you when changing lanes. • The system is activated when the
following steps are performed.
1. The engine is running.
2. The turn signal is turned on. •
The system is deactivated when one
of the following is performed.
- The Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position.
- The turn signal is turned off
- The hazard warning flasher is on
- A warning screen pops up and takes priority over Blind-Spot View
Monitor system.
WARNING
• This system is a supplemental system
only. It is the responsibility of the
driver to always check the area
around the vehicle before and while making turns or changing lanes.
• ALWAYS look around your vehicle
to make sure there are no objects or
obstacles before moving the vehicle
in any direction to prevent a collision.
• Objects are closer than they appear.
Failure to visually confirm that view
the blind spot area is safe to change
the lane before doing so may result
in crash and serious injury or death.
• Always keep the camera lens clean.
The camera may not work normally
if the lens is covered with foreign
substance.
BlinD view monitor (Bvm) (if equippeD)

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(1) Cruise indicator
(2) Set speed
(3) Vehicle-to-vehicle distance
To see the SCC screen on the LCD display
in the cluster, select Driving Assist mode (
). For more information, refer to "LCD
Display Modes" section in chapter 4.
Smart Cruise Control system allows you
to program the vehicle to help maintain
the desired speed and minimum distance
between the vehicle ahead.
Smart Cruise Control system will
automatically adjust your vehicle speed
to maintain your programmed speed
and following distance without requiring
you to depress the accelerator or brake pedals.
WARNING
For your safety, please read the owner's
manual before using Smart Cruise
Control system.
WARNING
Smart Cruise Control system is not a
substitute for safe driving practices, but
a convenience function only. It is the
responsibility of the driver to always
check the speed and distance to the
vehicle ahead.
WARNING
Take the following precautions: • Always set the vehicle speed under
the speed limit in your country.
• If Smart Cruise Control is left on,
(cruise (
) indicator
light in the instrument cluster is
illuminated) Smart Cruise Control
can be activated unintentionally.
Keep Smart Cruise Control system
off (cruise (
) indicator
light OFF) when Smart Cruise Control
is not in use, to avoid inadvertently
setting a speed.
• Use Smart Cruise Control system only
when traveling on open highways in
good weather.
smart cruise control (scc) (if equippeD)